Assistant Farm Manager

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $97,955 - $111,142

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Agriculture and primary industries

Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton

Reference: VG/10152

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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We are proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Experienced in managing broadacre beef, sheep, and crop production, including planning, budgeting, and working collaboratively in a team.

• 2x Fixed Term, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service

• VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Assistant Farm Manager to provide a critical role in Dhurringile.

About the Business Unit

The Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group, comprising Corrections Victoria (CV), Justice Health and Justice Services, plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.

The former Dhurringile Prison within the Hume Region and located in the Northeast of Victoria, approximately 35 km from Shepparton, has been recently decommissioned. While its future purpose is still being explored, Corrections Victoria remains responsible for the upkeep of the property.

About the Role

The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for providing a leading role in the management of the farm, which is approximately 260 hectares. Activities include; pasture development and maintenance including irrigation system maintenance, livestock management, animal husbandry, resource management, weed management and environmental sustainability.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in management of a broad acre property producing beef, sheep and crops including the ability to plan production and develop budgets.
• Detailed knowledge of animal husbandry, livestock nutrition, fodder conservation, pasture and property improvement programs.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An appropriate trade qualification and/or experience relevant to agricultural production.

Qualifications/requirements

• A current Victorian Driver's License.
• Forklift License and or Elevated Work Platform (EPP) is highly desirable.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

18 August 2025